Things Aren't Always What They Seem
August 30, 2020
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in NC was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed w... More
New Life for Your Older Car in Charlotte
August 23, 2020
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Charlotte families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your paren... More
The Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte Guide to Servicing Your Differential
August 16, 2020
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Charlotte drivers. A lot of us in Charlotte don't know what a differential is or what it's for. ... More
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte
August 9, 2020
For those of you in Charlotte, NC who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 2... More
When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
August 2, 2020
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More